Hydro-idi
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Back when I did head gaskets, I decided to purchase a baby moose IP. During installation, I lined up the scribe marks on the IP/gear tower cover. I noticed that truck ran okay but was much louder than before. Engine sounded almost like a 6.0 psd at idle. I also noticed excessive smoke at idle and throughout most of the rpm range.
So........today I went to Brian's (IDIoit) house to use the timing meter that he had rented from Gary.....with his permission of course. We were surprised to find out that my engine was running 13.9 degrees btdc . After a few adjustments, we got her down to 9.4 degrees btdc. Truck now has excellent throttle response, quicker turbo spool and reduced emissions.
This is just a reminder that timing is very important with these engines. I highly recommend getting your engine timed if it hasn't been done correctly. Gary offers an excellent rental program with all the tools and directions needed to DIY at your house. I would also like to state that lining up the scribe marks doesn't necessarily mean that your engine is running in the "safe zone", and it is very important that you get engine properly timed after an IP install.
Anyways, thanks again Brian and Gary. We got some top notch guys here on OB !
So........today I went to Brian's (IDIoit) house to use the timing meter that he had rented from Gary.....with his permission of course. We were surprised to find out that my engine was running 13.9 degrees btdc . After a few adjustments, we got her down to 9.4 degrees btdc. Truck now has excellent throttle response, quicker turbo spool and reduced emissions.
This is just a reminder that timing is very important with these engines. I highly recommend getting your engine timed if it hasn't been done correctly. Gary offers an excellent rental program with all the tools and directions needed to DIY at your house. I would also like to state that lining up the scribe marks doesn't necessarily mean that your engine is running in the "safe zone", and it is very important that you get engine properly timed after an IP install.
Anyways, thanks again Brian and Gary. We got some top notch guys here on OB !